Hamid Wasti wrote:
I have read the entire appellate court opinion on Darus's unsuccessful appeal
... You are right, the issues in those cases were not about his ability as an
engineer or connected to his current venture... Darus Zehrback was found guilty,
not once, but twice, of committing fraud and lying. If you feel that has no
reflection on the claims he is currently making, then I guess you must be the
person they are talking about in the saying: There is a sucker born every
day.
Hi group,
Building an aircraft, especially one as complex as a Lancair, is an extremely
difficult project. An amateur builder like me, must rely on every resource
available to help create something that will be safe, fast, fun and hopefully
professional looking. This forum is quite probably my single biggest resource I
have and I silently thank those responsible each time I learn something new. It
is not the place for personal attacks and I will not tarnish it's significance
by doing so.
I am not endorsing the TIIV 650. I am carefully watching its development and
suggesting time will tell if it is the "real deal".
If I had the expertise required to create an engine - and I most certainly do
not - what would I create? My "wish list" may be something like
this:
- 1. Direct Drive
2. Thermal Ceramics cylinders
With the exception of the last all of these are proven to be on the Zehrbach
engine. Soon that last will be confirmed. As I said before "time will tell".
Don't we owe it to ourselves to wait and see?
There are many more features to this engine I can not remember, but I believe
my point is made. As I stated in the beginning I am not and engine designer or
engineer and I do not proclaim to be.
I believe one of the major problems of this world is the lack of vision by
many of us. We see things as they are and lack the ability, or the inclination,
to see things as they could be and quite probably should be. It is easier for
us; it allows us to cope better perhaps. I've been an architect for many years
and I combat this condition every single day.
Years ago an architect named Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house not far from
Mr. Zehrbach's shop as a matter of fact. This magnificent house, like no other,
was nestled in the woods and had large balconies cantilever over a waterfall.
Critics said it would not stand and, in the public's interest, tried desperately
to stop its construction. They failed and so in 1936 when Wright had just
completed the project he invited his "vision deprived" critics to visit the
site. He even provided lawn chairs for their comfort and, while they watched,
walked out to farthest point of the largest balcony and preceded to violently
jump up and down as hard as he could. The house stood and his critics were
disappointed but the masterpiece is here today for all of us to enjoy and it is
recognized as one of the most significant architectural works of the 20th
century.
I have no doubt Mr. Wasti would have been invited then and perhaps
now Mr. Zehrbach will continue the tradition.